The official HC Ancient Rites thread

JayKeeley · May 16th, 2008, 02:22 PM

I'm really beginning to like Rvbicon. It's by far their most accessible. "Thermopylae" is glorious!

Otherwise, AR seem seriously progressive to me. They are like the Blind Guardians of black metal!!!!

And 5 albums in 15 years? Pick your fave.

deathfalls · May 16th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Rubicon was the first I heard by them. I just recently got Fatherland and Dim Carcosa. Haven't listened to them enough to really make a decision, so I will say Rubicon is my favorite so far.

WhiteBeastofWotan · May 16th, 2008, 02:35 PM

Dim fuckin Carcossa

VIIICTORY

VAAAHAALLAA

rms · May 16th, 2008, 02:38 PM

I wasn't wood by Rvbicon, but I grabbed Dim Carcosa and that's really good, I was thinking more of a meh headliner at first but now a must see(whenever I grab the rest of their albums

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EricT · May 16th, 2008, 02:42 PM

Dim Carcosa is their best... by far.

Dark One · May 16th, 2008, 02:58 PM

I'm throwing caution to the wind and going with their rawest & most "black metalish" album, "The Diabolic Seranades". It's just the kick in the ass I need when I'm in the mood to hear these guys.

Det Som Engang Var · May 16th, 2008, 03:00 PM

Dim Carcosa. I haven't heard Diabolic though.

PurpleCrayonWriter · May 16th, 2008, 07:31 PM

My favorite album of theirs isn't listed in the poll: And The Hoards Stood As One. What an incredible live album!

My second fave is Rvbicon.

These guys have incredible depth and, yes, they do seem to be moving in a more progressive manner. Toward what, I don't know. But they have remarkable depth and a flair for the bombastic.

WhiteBeastofWotan · May 16th, 2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurpleCrayonWriter

My favorite album of theirs isn't listed in the poll: And The Hoards Stood As One. What an incredible live album!

Great point. I actually listen to that more than the studio albums. Great setlist, and good performance.

Ensifera · May 16th, 2008, 09:47 PM

First CD I bought by them was Blasfemia Eternal.

Favorite is Dim Carcosa.

Dmanx Pit · May 16th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Though victory or valhalla is my favorite song by them, I'm going with Fatherland.

View Poll Results: the poll
diabolic serenades	2	12.50%
blasfemia eternal	0	0%
fatherland	1	6.25%
dim carcosa	8	50.00%
rvbicon	5	31.25%
you know, I'll be honest....they just 'aint that good	0	0%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

May 16th, 2008, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
JayKeeley Be still, O wand'rer! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 26,080	The official HC Ancient Rites thread I'm really beginning to like Rvbicon. It's by far their most accessible. "Thermopylae" is glorious! Otherwise, AR seem seriously progressive to me. They are like the Blind Guardians of black metal!!!! And 5 albums in 15 years? Pick your fave.

May 16th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
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May 16th, 2008, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
deathfalls Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Louisiana, USA Posts: 200	Rubicon was the first I heard by them. I just recently got Fatherland and Dim Carcosa. Haven't listened to them enough to really make a decision, so I will say Rubicon is my favorite so far.

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Dark One The Tainted Dogma Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 6,709	I'm throwing caution to the wind and going with their rawest & most "black metalish" album, "The Diabolic Seranades". It's just the kick in the ass I need when I'm in the mood to hear these guys.

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Ensifera Ms. Wanderlust Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: How the hell did I end up in Louisiana? Posts: 93	First CD I bought by them was Blasfemia Eternal. Favorite is Dim Carcosa.

May 16th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dmanx Pit Jester of Tranquillity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Posts: 449	Though victory or valhalla is my favorite song by them, I'm going with Fatherland. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ironarchetype